Why pay more for touring/sports pack when it slows the car down?

nurburgring · 07-06-2009, 12:33 AM

The way I see it, get the base package with auto trans and you have the fastest 370z you can get from the dealer.

Sports pack/ Touring adds weight to the car. Auto has been shown to be faster on this car then manual.

So someone please explain, why pay more to slow my car down?

TacoZ · 07-06-2009, 12:40 AM

Because not everyone buys a car just for the speed. It's a daily driver for most people. I like having the whole package instead of sacraficing comfort for speed. It's fast enough for me even with all the packages.

nurburgring · 07-06-2009, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by TacoZ

Because not everyone buys a car just for the speed. It's a daily driver for most people. I like having the whole package instead of sacraficing comfort for speed. It's fast enough for me even with all the packages.

but you would admit that the base model with auto is the fastest and best deal for the money direct from the dealer correct?

TacoZ · 07-06-2009, 12:43 AM

Oh yeah the Z is a great value. The auto might be faster, but it's not as fun as the 6M IMHO.

Zof9i6 · 07-06-2009, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by TacoZ

Oh yeah the Z is a great value. The auto might be faster, but it's not as fun as the 6M IMHO.

this why i got manual. 6mt is way fun to drive. i test drove the auto and was bored with the stops and then just step on gas and go. it is fast tho but no near as fun to drive

whoady4shoady · 07-06-2009, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Zof9i6

this why i got manual. 6mt is way fun to drive. i test drove the auto and was bored with the stops and then just step on gas and go. it is fast tho but no near as fun to drive

Yeah, i dont know how someone can buy a car like this and get the suto.

370Z Purist · 07-06-2009, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by whoady4shoady

Yeah, i dont know how someone can buy a car like this and get the suto.

People who live in traffic or get caught up in it. Manual is fun, but not when you're in gridlock moving inches a minute. Even with the nice clutch the Z has, even most hardcore manual tranny drivers are gonna get pretty damn sick and tired of constantly doing 1st gear starts.

Zof9i6 · 07-06-2009, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Z Purist

People who live in traffic or get caught up in it. Manual is fun, but not when you're in gridlock moving inches a minute. Even with the nice clutch the Z has, even most hardcore manual tranny drivers are gonna get pretty damn sick and tired of constantly doing 1st gear starts.

i have traffic going home from work everyday. about 25 min of stop and go on the freeway alone. and im not sick of shifting all the time. i guess its just me wanna have fun driving.

FricFrac · 07-06-2009, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by nurburgring

but you would admit that the base model with auto is the fastest and best deal for the money direct from the dealer correct?

Only if you take it at 77 MPH around a corner down hill on the back of a unicorn....

nurburgring · 07-06-2009, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by FricFrac

Only if you take it at 77 MPH around a corner down hill on the back of a unicorn....

the corner only happened once the overpass had ended but the speed built up from coming down the hill and then an immediate right corner + first time driving the car can make it hard for even a great driver like myself. cut me a little slack.

serge · 07-06-2009, 12:47 AM

Auto is faster than standard?? Can you elaborate? Manuals average 13.3-13.5@105-107mph. Are autos in the 12's?

nurburgring · 07-06-2009, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by serge

Auto is faster than standard?? Can you elaborate? Manuals average 13.3-13.5@105-107mph. Are autos in the 12's?

"Moving the shifter to the left from D to manual mode puts the car in a sporting mind-set, with the paddles calling forth sharp, lightning-quick shifts that helped this car set the quickest acceleration times we’ve yet recorded from the new Z: 0 to 60 in 4.6 seconds and the quarter-mile in 13.1 at 108 mph, quicker by 0.2 and 0.3 second and 1 mph than our quickest manual car."

2009 Nissan 370Z Automatic - Short Take Road Test/Japanese Performance/High Performance/Hot Lists/Reviews/Car and Driver - Car And Driver

serge · 07-06-2009, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by nurburgring

"Moving the shifter to the left from D to manual mode puts the car in a sporting mind-set, with the paddles calling forth sharp, lightning-quick shifts that helped this car set the quickest acceleration times we’ve yet recorded from the new Z: 0 to 60 in 4.6 seconds and the quarter-mile in 13.1 at 108 mph, quicker by 0.2 and 0.3 second and 1 mph than our quickest manual car."

2009 Nissan 370Z Automatic - Short Take Road Test/Japanese Performance/High Performance/Hot Lists/Reviews/Car and Driver - Car And Driver

wow... 4.6/13.1 @108... Impressing!

nurburgring · 07-06-2009, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by serge

wow... 4.6/13.1 @108... Impressing!

hi 5!

chubbs · 07-06-2009, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by nurburgring

So someone please explain, why pay more to slow my car down?

Sorry pal, but your attitude to driving sucks.

With respect, you need to stop thinking that the road is your own personal race track, or you will kill someone.

On the other hand, if your online persona is a joke, it's not a funny joke, it's immature - this is a serious car forum. We like a laugh, but currently you are the joke.

That's the most sincere reply I can give - I have a shorter reply in my mind, but it breaks the forum rules.

07-06-2009, 12:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
nurburgring Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 224 Drives: Blah Rep Power: 16	Why pay more for touring/sports pack when it slows the car down? The way I see it, get the base package with auto trans and you have the fastest 370z you can get from the dealer. Sports pack/ Touring adds weight to the car. Auto has been shown to be faster on this car then manual. So someone please explain, why pay more to slow my car down?

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07-06-2009, 12:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
TacoZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 319 Drives: 09 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 17	Because not everyone buys a car just for the speed. It's a daily driver for most people. I like having the whole package instead of sacraficing comfort for speed. It's fast enough for me even with all the packages.

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TacoZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 319 Drives: 09 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 17	Oh yeah the Z is a great value. The auto might be faster, but it's not as fun as the 6M IMHO.

07-06-2009, 12:47 AM	#11 (permalink)
serge Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bavaria, Germany Posts: 31 Drives: '05 Evo VIII Rep Power: 17	Auto is faster than standard?? Can you elaborate? Manuals average 13.3-13.5@105-107mph. Are autos in the 12's?